The Arcane Church did not deliberately suppress the news, and the information about Urnos's failed advancement quickly spread among the higher-ups. The Federation of Light, the Crimson Dynasty, and many Beyond Grade A all learned of this, and their reactions varied. Some were surprised, some were regretful, and many were gloating.
After Black Star established the Beyond God Grade, many Beyond Grade A individuals were also restless and had the idea of advancing. However, the example of Urnos made many people temporarily suppress their restless desires.
Even Urnos, currently in second place, failed; it's better to wait and see.
Because of this incident, many Beyond Grade A experts have confirmed that Black Star is currently the only Beyond God Grade powerhouse, and no one else has the ability to reach this level. His position is unshakeable, which makes them even more eager for Black Star's unrevealed method of advancement.
However, these things only circulated among the upper echelons, Volkswagen in interstellar society remained completely unaware, continuing to live a precarious and anxious wartime life.
But a few days later, news from the Black Star Army quickly spread throughout interstellar society, causing a stir on the internet and attracting the attention of countless interstellar citizens.
After keeping a low profile for some time, Black Star suddenly made a big move, issuing invitations in the name of the Beyond Grade A Association and the Three Universal Civilizations. The targets were all forces in the universe, including civilizations and civilian organizations, and the number was astonishing, covering almost all regions.
In its letter, Black Star stated that it planned to convene a conference, inviting representatives from various factions to attend and jointly discuss the development prospects of the Explored Universe and the drawbacks of human trade.
Han Xiao's every move is now under the scrutiny of interstellar citizens and major powers. This action has sparked a heated discussion, with countless people puzzled and speculating about the deeper meaning behind Black Star's move.
With external enemies closing in and the war situation looking grim, many people don't understand why Black Star is emphasizing the issue of human trade at this critical juncture.
Isn't the war the most pressing issue right now? Even if we must first pacify the internal situation before resisting external aggression, it doesn't seem to have much to do with the human trafficking trade.
Moreover, a conference of this caliber, which includes almost every named organization in the universe, should be led by the Three Universal Civilizations. Why is it Black Star that is taking the lead this time, and why is the meeting even being held in the territory of the Black Star Army?
Many people couldn't help but wonder... Does this mean Black Star has the same level of influence as the Three Universal Civilizations? Has Black Star's status risen to this level?!
Despite their doubts, the major powers still showed great respect, with various civilizations publicly responding that they would accept the invitation to attend the meeting. Countless private organizations also expressed through various channels that it was an Glory for them to receive Black Star's invitation.
Suddenly, the long-dormant interstellar society was in turmoil, with a feeling reminiscent of Black Star's ability to command a hundred responses, as if Black Star were the leader of an interstellar alliance, its prestige unparalleled for a time.
With Han Xiao's current status, few forces in interstellar society would dare to disrespect him; his mastery of the "Face Fruit" is already at its peak.
With everyone watching closely, time passed day by day, and the meeting day arrived as scheduled.
Outside the Black Star Palace, a hastily constructed large meeting hall floats between the fortresses, resembling a flattened spinning top, its silver-gray shell reflecting the light of the stars.
Streams of light converged from all directions, forming dragons of light. One after another, spaceships bearing the insignia of different factions entered the airport, and delegations of different appearances and attire disembarked.
The dock platform was already packed with people, with countless reception robots moving among them, guiding representatives from different organizations. Some forces that were too far away used remote projection, while many others sent personnel to the site in person to give Black Star face.
"There are so many people here..."
The delegation from the Amethyst Civilization disembarked from the spaceship www. hetushu. com. com. At the head of the delegation, Laifer looked at the bustling crowd before him, a smile spreading across his wrinkled face.
At this moment, a young diplomat beside him curiously leaned closer and whispered:
"Old boss, I heard you used to have a good relationship with Black Star?"
"He's alright, but I haven't seen him in a long time... So many years have passed, he's doing really well, we're not even on the same level anymore."
A complex look flashed across Laifer's eyes. He waved his hand, somewhat sighing.
During the Secret War of the Crimson Tide, the Black Star Army, as one of the mercenaries, accepted the invitation of the Amethyst Civilization to fight against the invasion of the Krent Empire and the War Realm. At that time, he served as the commander of the Section Zero of the Secret Service and was responsible for liaison with Black Star. The two had known each other for many years.
Because of this connection, Amethyst had Laifer lead the team to this meeting. However, decades have passed, and he is now old and nearing retirement. His power is about to end, while Black Star, who once cooperated with him, has become increasingly active, transforming from a small mercenary into an existence that Amethyst Civilization cannot reach. These two different lives leave him with mixed feelings.
Just then, a discordant voice suddenly came from the side.
"Isn't this a representative of the Amethyst Civilization? How come we run into you here?"
The Amethyst Civilization delegation turned around and saw a group of people who had just disembarked from their spaceship; it was none other than the delegation from the Krent Empire.
Even after the Secret War ended, the two sides remained at odds, harboring many grudges. When their delegations met, they immediately glared at each other, clearly disliking one another.
"Hmph, so it's Krent's envoy." Laifer glanced at him, his expression calm. "Decades have passed, and you're still the same. You hate Black Star, but you dare not refuse the invitation. I advise you to keep a low profile, behave like good children on Black Star's territory, and don't cause trouble."
The envoy from Krent's forehead bulged with veins, and he was about to retort when he saw the Black Star Army's reception robot flying over. He quickly shut his mouth, only daring to glare at Laifer with hatred.
Laifer, who had held a high position for many years and had dealt with Krent countless times, did not take a young envoy seriously at all, and turned to scan the different delegations around him.
Compared to the delegations of civilized organizations, the number of delegations from private organizations in various industries increased by tens of thousands of times. The vast majority of those in sight were representatives of various private forces. Many of them appeared reserved, clearly participating in an event of this scale for the first time, and were trying to appear calm and not wanting to show their insecurity.
"A single invitation summoned almost every power in the entire universe... Black Star's status is truly unparalleled."
What does it mean to dominate the universe? This is what it means to dominate the universe...
Laifer sighed inwardly, then led his men into the venue following the reception robot.
The venue was now packed with countless delegates, whispering and making a great commotion. Their appearances were All Kinds of Oddities, resembling an interstellar species exposition. News media were also present, adjusting their equipment in preparation for broadcasting.
The rarely seen Beyond Grade A were all sitting in rows at the front, leaving behind a series of the Sight of Father's Back that attracted frequent attention from various delegations. Meanwhile, envoys from various advanced civilizations and important private organizations were also staying in the core area.
Almost all the well-known and influential forces had arrived, making it an unprecedented spectacle!
After waiting for a while, all the representatives of the various factions took their seats, and the hall was packed with people. Only then did the doors of the hall slowly close.
The room gradually quieted down, and soon became completely silent.
At this moment, a figure emerged from the shadows on the stage, quickly turning from darkness to light and appearing in everyone's sight, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
Han Xiao walked to the podium, glanced at the almost endless rows of seats, smiled, and slowly began to speak:
"Thank you all for accepting my invitation to participate in this conference. On behalf of the Beyond Grade A Association and the Three Universal Civilizations, I welcome you all. The main purpose of holding this conference at this special time is to discuss the development prospects of interstellar society."
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The crowd applauded at the opportune moment, while simultaneously straining their ears, curious about Black Star's intentions.
Han Xiao raised his hand in a gesture of suppression, his smile fading, and said solemnly:
"As the interstellar age has progressed to this point, our civilization has achieved countless brilliant results in various fields, and interstellar society is incredibly prosperous. However, at the same time, it has also accumulated countless problems, with human trade being a problem that has persisted throughout history."
Obedience to others is one of the core cornerstones of power, so enslaving others is an eternal desire. Demand creates a market, and no matter how much we try to suppress it, the human trade can never be eliminated. After repeated failures, we get used to it, tolerate it, and eventually convince ourselves that it is an unsolvable problem, giving up the idea of completely solving it.
However, with the changing interstellar landscape and our increasingly consolidated control over various star systems, this presents an opportunity to rectify the situation. Therefore, I hope to receive your assistance in addressing the ills of the human trade.
Upon hearing this, many of the representatives were taken aback and looked at each other in bewilderment.
They had assumed Black Star had ulterior motives for holding the meeting, with the human trade being merely a pretext. They never expected Black Star to genuinely want to resolve this issue.
"This..."
Everyone was quite puzzled.
It seems the existence of human trafficking shouldn't affect Black Star at all, right? Is it really necessary to use prestige to summon them all over just for this?
What's Black Star up to? What benefit does he get from such a thankless task?
If it's just about increasing reputation, there are plenty of other ways; why choose this troublesome path?
On stage, Han Xiao took in the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, exhaled, and solemnly said:
"I know you might think that interstellar human trade has nothing to do with me, and wonder what benefit I could possibly gain from it... To be frank, given my position, whether human trade exists or not has no bearing on my interests; it's dispensable. So why did I specifically convene a conference for this matter?"
Friends, although the progress of the times is mainly driven by a few people, the majority of the world is still made up of ordinary interstellar citizens. It is because of their existence that our universe is so prosperous and that we have the name of civilization.
Over the years, human trafficking has caused countless tragedies. Although it does not threaten us, we should not turn a blind eye. We are used to standing on high ground, but no matter how high we stand, we must bow our heads at the right time to look at the dark corners and the plight of ordinary people.
Our existence is not only for ourselves, but also carries the mission of promoting world development. We have the ability to make interstellar society better and create a more beautiful world.
As soon as he finished speaking, many people present were startled, seemingly not expecting Black Star to say such a thing.
For a moment, everyone was stunned, feeling as if Han Xiao on the stage was radiating the light of humanity.
Some were thrilled, some were full of admiration, some scoffed, and some were filled with doubt.
Is Black Star serious?
Is it a noble sentiment of boundless love, or just a show to make a name for oneself in history?
After a moment of silence, an envoy from a supercluster civilization suddenly spoke, asking in a deep voice:
"The war situation remains extremely serious. Isn't it too early to bring this up now? If we can't drive out the enemy, all our efforts will be in vain."
Han Xiao merely glanced at him indifferently and calmly said, "It is precisely because we are confident in winning this war that we do not want to let go of this opportunity to eliminate the flaws. Everything is for the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone perked up.
Black Star's tone was calm, but it was like a reassurance, which invigorated most of the people present.
Currently, all forces in the universe are worried about where the war will ultimately lead. At this time, the statement made by a big figure like Black Star, whether it is the truth or a reassurance, is a boost to morale.
The thought of Black Star's goal this time gave them a strong sense of confidence... If they didn't have hope for the future, why would they go to such lengths to address the long-standing problems of interstellar society? Isn't it all for the sake of winning the war and establishing dominance?
Various thoughts flashed through everyone's minds.
Suddenly, a representative of a private faction stood up and said loudly, "Lord Black Star, you have the well-being of all people at heart. We admire your character and are willing to serve you!"
In an instant, representatives of various forces seemed to awaken from a dream, and they all eagerly expressed their opinions, making the venue instantly lively with buzzing sounds, as if a single call to action would draw a large crowd.
Although Black Star's words sounded nice, it was unrealistic to expect to persuade those with vested interests with just a few words. The fact that many forces ultimately agreed to cooperate was mainly due to Black Star's influence.
The main reason for the success was that Black Star used his prestige to rally everyone and break down the barriers to communication. In addition, he had enough influence to get things done. If Black Star hadn't taken the lead, and someone with less influence had said those words, they might have been moved but wouldn't have taken any action.
Anyone can spout grand principles; whether they sound good or not is unimportant—who says them is what matters.
Many forces are willing to help Han Xiao achieve this goal, partly because it is politically correct, partly because they want to participate in this great undertaking and there is no need to miss this opportunity to boost their reputation... and finally, perhaps there is also some respect for Han Xiao.
This scene was broadcast by numerous media outlets and witnessed by countless interstellar citizens.
"Oh My God..."
"What is Black Star doing!"
Countless interstellar citizens were stunned into silence.
Black Star's statement completely surprised countless people; no one expected that Black Star harbored such lofty ambitions.
They were unaware of the intricacies behind it all; they only saw the surface.
Seeing that Black Star was able to rally so many forces to join hands in ending the human trade, and that his call was met with overwhelming support, his influence was comparable to that of the Three Universal Civilizations.
In the eyes of the interstellar citizens, Han Xiao's image instantly became even more imposing, radiating Glory, completely solidifying his status Explored Universe.
"To create a better interstellar society... Black Star actually has such a spirit..."
"Well said! The world should become a better place."
Countless people were shocked and moved, never expecting that someone like Black Star would still care about ordinary people like them.
The human trafficking is like a deep nightmare, enough to wake any ordinary person in the middle of the night in a cold sweat.
Among the millions of races in the Galaxy, the unusual will always arouse curiosity, and no one can guarantee that they will never become prey in the eyes of others.
In their view, regardless of whether Black Star's motives were pure or genuine, as long as he stood up and accomplished something, he was undoubtedly a great man and deserved heartfelt respect.
If it weren't for Black Star stepping in, none of this would have happened.
The news broadcasts, repeated again and again, left a deep impression on the hearts and minds of more and more interstellar citizens, and Han Xiao's reputation was brought to an unprecedented height.
"The existence of people like Black Star might truly make the world a better place..."
One after another, interstellar citizens couldn't help but have this thought in mind.
Some even think that letting Black Star rule interstellar society might not be a bad idea...